Gradually add more water to your tree over time. If the leaves are crispy and dry or curl upwards, this is a sign of under-watering.ĭon’t immediately overcorrect under-watering. If the leaves are drooping like they’re too heavy for the branches, the tree is getting too much water. Leaves can be an indicator as to how your tree feels. Generally, Meyer Lemon Trees need water every one to two weeks. Slowly pour water into the pot and count to 20, or wait until you see water running out of the bottom of the pot. If it feels dry to the touch 2 inches below the surface, it’s time for more water. The soil should slightly dry in between waterings, but it should never be completely dry. Overwatering or under-watering your tree can harm fruit production. Next, make sure that your trees get the right amount of water. This way, the entire tree gets time in the sunshine! Southern-facing areas tend to get more light.Īlso, if your tree is potted and kept indoors, rotate it every three weeks. If you can, try to place your tree near an area that faces South. You can do this by placing your tree by a large, sunny window. Make sure your trees get at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. Lightīefore fruiting, Meyer Lemon Trees need to see the light! They won’t flower without getting enough light. Under the proper care conditions, your tree will have a ton of blossoms! 1. So, how exactly do you get these blooms? Make your tree comfortable. Lemon blooms turn into fruit, so if you don’t have blooms, life won’t give you lemons. What’s a better way to prepare for spring cleaning than with an all-natural lemon scent? The Secrets of Meyer Lemon Trees Many Meyer Lemon Trees are blooming now, bringing beautiful flowers and a wonderfully fresh citrus scent to many homes. Make sure the cover you are using for your plant is large enough to touch the ground, this way heat from the ground can be trapped to help keep your plant warm.įor more information on Meyer lemons and other fruit, contact your county Extension office.The Meyer Lemon Tree is a fun tree that always seems to be blooming or fruiting. While able to handle cold weather better than other citrus plants, Meyer lemon plants do need to be protected from temperatures below 20☏. Meyer lemons are self-pollinating plants so you don’t need to worry about keeping multiple plants for your tree to bear fruits. For more information on fertilizing your lemon tree read “Lemon Growing in the Florida Home Landscape”
Lemon trees thrive in sandy loam soil that is moist but not soggy.įertilize with a 6-6-6-2 (6% nitrogen-6% phosphate-6% potash-2% magnesium) mixture after planting your tree. The ‘Improved Meyer Lemon’, the only variety available since the 1970s, offers resistance to a virus which had been problematic for the plant in the past. Only purchase certified nursery plants from nurseries registered with the state. This plant can even be successfully grown in containers or inside as a houseplant, although it is unlikely to fruit when kept inside. Beyond their fruit production, dark green leaves and fragrant flowers make Meyer lemons an ideal ornamental plant. Meyer lemons will bear fruit mostly during fall and winter. The rich orange-yellow Meyer lemon fruits provide a sweeter alternative to common lemons while bringing color and interest to your winter landscape. Thought to be a cross between a lemon and a sweet orange, Meyer lemons were brought from China in 1908 by Frank Meyer, a USDA plantsperson.
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